Library Media Specialist: Inspire Student Research

Bath County Public Schools; Warm Springs (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath County Public Schools in Warm Springs, Virginia, is seeking a Librarian (Library Media Specialist) to lead the school library program and support instructional objectives. You will select and organize materials, guide research, and collaborate with teachers to enrich student learning experiences.

The role requires a Master’s degree or equivalent with state librarian certification and a background in media services. Salary ranges from $46,062 to $65,378 per year.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• State certification and endorsement as school librarian, with knowledge of acquisition, preparation, and utilization of both print and non-print media.
• Broad knowledge and experience in teaching, media programs, management, and administration of library/media services.

Responsibilities

• Selects, receives, and organizes books, multimedia, and other materials and equipment.
• Suggests appropriate books and multimedia to students for classroom assignments and personal access.
• Assists students and faculty with use of public access catalog.
• Assists students and faculty with online searches and research projects.
• Plans and carries out student instruction program for school library media center.
• Prepares and administers budget for media center.
• Confers with faculty about provision of appropriate materials for classroom instruction.
• Confers with parents, faculty, public librarians, and community organizations to develop programs to enrich student communications skills.
• Investigates technologies that will improve services.

Skills

Reading & interpretation

Written communication

Research support

Education

Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent

Four to ten years related experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Bath County Public Schools in Warm Springs, Virginia, is seeking a Librarian (Library Media Specialist) to lead the school library program and support instructional objectives. You will select and organize materials, guide research, and collaborate with teachers to enrich student learning experiences.

The role requires a Master’s degree or equivalent with state librarian certification and a background in media services. Salary ranges from $46,062 to $65,378 per year.